Danielle and the rest arrived nearby, spotting the crowd gathered at the entrance of Grace Group.
âBruce, take control of the situation," David instructed coldly.
âUnderstood," Bruce responded.
"At Grace Group's entrance, the heated argument abruptly stopped as dozens of burly bodyguards in black suits arrived. Their presence immediately caught the attention of onlookers, leaving everyone silent.
The bodyguards swiftly took control of the scene and cleared a path.
From a Rolls-Royce, a tall and elegant woman in a white dress stepped out. Her beauty was striking, with an air of icy composure.
"When Danielle arrived, Lyla and the senior executives rushed forward and greeted her respectfully, "Ms. Darling,"
"The onlookers were stunned. The girl looked under twenty, but Lyla, the well-known CEO of Grace Group, addressed her so respectfully. They figured her position in the company had to be extraordinary.
âMr. Darling, you are finally here." Lyla whispered in Danielle's ear, "All the major media outlets in Soufield are here, even some smaller ones also came."
"Where are the people claiming disfigurement and skin conditions?" Danielle asked as she strode forward, exuding a powerful and sharp presence.
The executives followed behind her as Lyla continued reporting the situation.
"Dozens of reporters holding microphones surged forward, firing questions at Danielle.
âMiss, what's your role at Grace Group?"
âWhat's your response to this major incident involving Grace Group?"
âPeople are saying Grace's products ruined their skin and your clothes caused skin diseases. Is your company prioritizing profit over customer safety?"
âGrace Group's products are known for being expensive. How do you justify the high prices if there are such safety issues?"
âHow do you plan to compensate the victims?"
âIs Grace trying to downplay this issue and ignore public concerns?"
"If Grace Group can't guarantee product safety, why should anyone trust your brand again? Please answer our questions."
"Over a dozen microphones and cameras pointed at Danielle as reporters scrambled to push their microphones closer, bombarding her with one tough question after another.
"Bruce and the bodyguards moved in, separating the reporters and cameras.
âWhere are the people claiming disfigurement and skin conditions?" Danielle's cold and commanding voice cut through the chaos.
Right then, the woman with the disfigured face stepped forward aggressively. "That's me. We're all victims. Can you represent Grace and talk to us?
Does your voice carry weight in the company? We want to speak with the highest-ranking person at Grace, or we refuse to negotiate."
âI'm the founder of Grace Group. You can speak now," Danielle replied calmly.
"Everyone revealed incredibly surprised looks. They couldn't believe the girl, who looked no older than twenty years old, was the founder of Grace Group.
Grace's clothing was designed by Isla, the founder. This meant the young woman before them wasn't just the founder but also the internationally famous designer who was revered as a legend in the fashion industry.
"Isla's designs were highly sought after, with only royalty and nobility now able to commission her work. That was why Grace Group's clothing was so popular.
In addition, Grace Group's skincare products were also developed by the founder. The media had always wanted to interview her, but she had maintained her privacy and refused all interviews.
They had always assumed that the founder of Grace Group was someone in their fifties or sixties, but it turned out to be a young woman in her twenties.
Looking at Danielle, the reporters couldn't help but wonder how someone could be so talented and good-looking.
"Danielle's flawless skin was glowing with youthful vitality as if it could burst with moisture at a touch, and her face was as smooth as a peeled egg.
Most importantly, she wasn't wearing any makeup at all.
Her natural beauty and composure left them in awe.
"The reporters were overwhelmed with envy and felt momentarily demoralized, but the breaking story couldn't be ignored. One of them hurriedly asked, "Do you use Grace Group's skincare products and wear its clothing?"
"Of course. I always use my brand's products," Danielle replied seriously.
David and the Darling family were sitting in their cars, watching the situation at Grace Group remotely. They noticed that Danielle seemed completely different from the version of her they were used to. At home, Danielle was always well-behaved, but at that moment, she exuded a commanding presence. Her mind was sharp, her demeanor calm and composed, as if she had everything firmly under control.
"Just now, Danielle had asked them to stay in the car while she handled the situation herself, which left them worried. But they realized their concerns had been unnecessary because she was remarkable.
Vivian turned to Howard, saying, "Honey, did you know Danielle is the renowned designer Isla, whose work is priceless? I've always been a fan of her designs. She eventually stopped doing private commissions and only created pieces for royals."
"Exactly! Our daughter is incredible, just like me," Howard said proudly.
âWhat do you mean, like you? She clearly takes after me. Our sons might take after your IQ, but our precious daughter got her brilliance from me,"
Vivian retorted, giving him a pointed look.
"Joseph chimed in with a smile, "She's also my sister." Even though his mother teased him about his intelligence, he couldn't help but look at his sister on the screen with pride.
"Meanwhile, in his Rolls-Royce, David watched with the same proud expression. His girl was amazing, like a treasure trove of talents.
Back inside Grace Group, reporters pressed on with their questions.
âThen how do you explain the cases of skin problems after using your products and wearing your clothes? Are you keeping good products for yourself while selling inferior ones to your customers?"
"Danielle's icy gaze swept over the reporters as she said, "Speak with evidence. Don't just parrot rumors."
"Several victims did not expect the founder of Grace Group to be so young and have such a commanding aura. They gritted their teeth and asked, "Are you really the founder of Grace Group? Do you have the authority to make decisions here?"
Lyla stepped forward and affirmed, "She is indeed the founder of Grace Group, my superior."
"Reporters adjusted their angles to record Lyla's words and took numerous close-ups of Danielle. Camera flashes lit up the room as the bodyguards tried to intervene, but Danielle raised a hand to stop them. She stayed calm and collected the entire time, showing no sign of fear. Though her eyes held a hint of coldness, she didn't prevent the media from taking pictures.
Not A Small Town Girl (Danielle and David)
ï¤Chapter 156 By now, everyone present was convinced that the young girl was truly the founder of Grace Group. Despite facing the relentless questioning of dozens of media outlets, she didn't flinch or show a hint of fear. Her powerful presence and unwavering composure left no room for doubt.
âFine," one of the victims said. "If you're in charge, then tell us how you're going to resolve this. We trusted Grace Group and spent a fortune on your products, but it turned out to be just a scam. You're nothing but unscrupulous capitalists, exploiting ordinary people like us."
Another victim remarked, "No wonder Grace Group would do something like this. You founded Grace Group at such a young age, yet instead of focusing on creating quality products, all you think about is scamming people for their money.
âYour brand's pricing is outrageous. Clothes cost several thousand dollars, and people still have to wait in line to buy them. I wouldn't be surprised if the people buying your clothes are actors you hired to trick ordinary consumers. And with the quality of your clothes, you dare charge that much? This is daylight robbery!"
"Look at yourself, all dressed up with flawless skin. You're just using our money to make yourself look good. It's shameless and despicable!" a third victim complained.